The Palmyrenes of Dura-Europos : a study of religious interaction in Roman Syria /

The Palmyrenes of Dura-Europos : a study of religious interaction in Roman Syria /

This volume deals with the religion of Palmyrenes in Dura-Europos during the first three centuries of the Common Era, and focuses upon the religious interaction between this migrant community and their new residence. By studying the religious interaction of distinct groups on a local level, this stu...

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Main Author: Dirven, Lucinda.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Boston : Brill, 1999.

Series: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World 138.
Religions in the Graeco-Roman World Online, ISBN: 9789004299672.

Subjects:

Religion.
Dura-Europos (Extinct city) > Religion.
Syria > Dura-Europos (Extinct city)
Syria > Tadmur.

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Call Number: BL1640 .D57 1999

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary material
  • THE HISTORY OF DURA-EUROPOS AND PALMYRA. The historical context of Palmyrene residents of Dura-Europos
  • THE TEMPLE OF BEL IN THE NECROPOLIS OF DURA-EUROPOS. The formation of a Palmyrene religious identity
  • BEL AND HIS ASSOCIATES. The overlap of civic and 'tribal' religion
  • THE GADDE OF TADMOR AND DURA. Differentiation versus acculturation
  • THE CULT OF NABU. The interaction of Greek and Babylonian culture
  • THE CULT OF MALAKBEL. Instances of Palmyrene and Roman religious interaction
  • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
  • APPENDIX
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • INDEX OF PERSONAL NAMES
  • EPIGRAPHICAL INDEX
  • GENERAL INDEX
  • LIST OF FIGURES AND PLATES.